Kesäillan valssi(1951)
A story built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko and the daughter of the rich Grahn family Annina. Annina’s family doesn’t approve of the relationship, and the couple’s happiness is also threatened by Lauri’s worsening eye disease.
Movie: Kesäillan valssi
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Annina Grahn
Lauri Alanko
Mrs. Grahn
Mr. Grahn
Aunt Linda
Manu Kallio
Else Mattila
Karl-Erik Grahn
Lennart
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A story built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko and the daughter of the rich Grahn family Annina. Annina’s family doesn’t approve of the relationship, and the couple’s happiness is also threatened by Lauri’s worsening eye disease.
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1951-10-05
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